←Recommendations of Romeo & Her Sister

Romeo & Her Sister is exciting and super-theatrical! I was thrilled by the story and the language and love-love-love how Blevins brings history, lesbians, and Shakespeare together to entertain and inspire us all! The pacing works beautifully. The sheer thrill of the drama, and how the sisters are sisterly instead of sinister - so charming, I am smitten!

This is a wonderfully exquisite play by Jillian Blevins! This feels like a Victorian-era classic made fresh and unique for today's world. Tonally, the play's comedy has a very nice flow and pace to it that makes it leap off the page. It's utterly charming and hilarious! A fantastic piece of theatre!

A part of history that I was unfamiliar with. I was very moved by this celebration of theatre, queerness and sisterly devotion.

Jillian Blevins’ ROMEO AND HER SISTER is a tour de force of theatrical history, queer identity, and family dysfunction all packed into a charming period piece. Charlotte’s portrayal of Romeo is a brilliant reversal of the classic tradition of cross-casting in Shakespearean days and those who know their theater history will appreciate references to Forrest and the overall scene set in this play. Also, anyone who has ever been in a play will be able to relate to *someone* in the cast being like Susan in the leading role of Juliet. A witty masterpiece from Jillian Blevins!

Whether you're an R&J enthusiast or a Shakespeare noob, Jillian Blevins has crafted a hilariously compelling tale that is rich in history, wit, gossip and gratification. I loved every minute of it.

This play is an absolute treat!An excellent women-centric historical piece that will absolutely be produced by colleges an universities. A delightful play.

What sets “Romeo & Her Sister” apart from other historical dramas is the compelling and complex dynamic between the legendary Charlotte Cushman and her sister Susan. Their relationship starts with animosity, but develops into a deeply felt relationship between two women with uniquely different relationships to the society around them—both of them are misfits in different ways. With this foundation, Blevins spins an engaging and thoroughly entertaining yarn. A feast for actors (especially those who identify as female) and audiences alike!

I absolutely devoured this play! The sharpness of the dialogue and the richness of the characters drew me in from the first scene. This script hits all the sweet spots: untold stories about women, queer history, comedy of manners, "inside baseball" style theatre jokes, Shakespeare.... It has EVERYTHING! Entertaining read from start to finish. Excellent work! This play deserves to be seen!

The perfect title is ROMEO & HER SISTER for this theatrical history play about sisters Charlotte and Susan Cushman. The stress of rehearsing Romeo and Juliet - their unique sister act - excites a fierce sibling reciprocity that moves this superb character-study melodrama. The dialogue is scintillating. Seldom have I been so eager to hear characters speak. Jillian Blevins has perfectly balanced the feeling of the place and time (1845, Haymarket Theatre, London) with modern pacing. I love the messaging with flowers! I love that Susan takes on both the role and spirit of Juliet! Read this insightful magnificent play!

That Charlotte Cushman isn’t as well known as Sara Bernhardt is a crime! Jillian Blevins skillfully conjures a world where Cushman’s struggles, passions, and talent are on full display. This would be such a rewarding theatrical experience whether one were on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. 10 out of 5 stars!